LAKEWOOD, Ohio – Interested in what is happening in Lakewood or recent community news? Here are some highlights:

Bring on the trucks:The city of Lakewood has a large fleet of trucks, and residents, especially children, will have the opportunity to see and touch them Saturday at the ninth annual Meet the Trucks event at Lakewood Park. Sponsored by the city of Lakewood and the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA, the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vehicles on display will include an aerial truck, a dump truck, garbage truck, fire truck, ambulance, police car, police motorcycle, SWAT vehicles and buses. The event is free but those attending are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food donation for the Lakewood Community Services Center. (City of Lakewood).

Historic preservation awards: The Lakewood Heritage Advisory Board recently recognized 14 recipients with annual historic preservation awards. This was the 13th year for the awards. The city has listed the names of the award recipients on its website. (City of Lakewood)

Garfield Hair Club: Garfield Middle School's Hair Because We Care Club held its annual donation day with nearly a dozen students, staff and alumni donating their hair to Locks of Love, which creates wigs for children suffering from hair loss from medical conditions such as cancer and alopecia. This is the third straight year the club has staged its hair-cutting party. (Lakewood city schools).

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